Chechnya

Kofi Annan

Annan condemns train explosion in the Russian Federation

5 December 2003
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today condemned this morning's explosion inside a commuter train in the Russian Federation, saying the attack appears to be "yet another act of terrorism."
Displaced Chechens in Ingush camp of Alina

UN refugee office to monitor closure of camp for Chechen refugees in Ingushetia

5 December 2003
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) said today it would monitor the closure this year by the Russian Federation's Migration Service of a third camp in Ingushetia for Chechen refugees.
Displaced Chechens at camp in Sunzhenski district

UN agency concerned by increasing uncertainty for Chechens in Ingushetia

23 September 2003
The United Nations refugee agency today said it was concerned about a succession of events that have increased the uncertainty affecting around 1,000 displaced Chechens living in Ingushetia.
Angelina Jolie

Keep options open for displaced Chechens, urges UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador

26 August 2003
Oscar®-award winning actress Angelina Jolie, Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has concluded a four-day mission to the Russian Federation by calling for all options to be kept open for refugees who do not yet wish to return to Chechnya.

UN refugee agency deplores the treatment of displaced Chechens

18 August 2003
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has protested against the “unacceptable treatment” of displaced Chechens in Ingushetia, Russian Federation, as authorities there recently forced some refugees to relocate and live in decrepit buildings.

UNESCO, Russia to cooperate on education in Chechnya

13 March 2003
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Russian Federation are set to enter into an agreement to help restore the education system in Chechnya.

UN official welcomes release of Russian relief worker abducted in Chechnya

10 January 2003
The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator today welcomed the release of the head of a Russian non-governmental organization who had been abducted last July while working in Chechnya.